America/England - Groundhog Day scenario
anonymous
August 16 2011, 15:20:18 UTC
America stuck reliving the day of a world meeting over and over again. Unestablished US/UK meaning the only way out of the time loop is by getting England to sleep with him.
Japan says absolutely nothing, Sealand attempts sneaking in, Russia tries to hide from Belarus but Belarus finds him anyway, England engages in a brutal argument with France for no particular reason, China despairs of everyone and ultimately Germany takes control.
America’s not even sure why he bothers attending these meetings anymore because they’re the least productive things ever imagined, and it’s not like the others listen to him anyway. Eyes set to the ceiling and hands shoved decidedly into his pockets, he waits for his companions to stop talking, leaving the room swiftly once the conference has reached its conclusion.
And then he sits on the steps outside, appreciative of the gentle breeze and approving of the clear sky. It’s a good day, a wonderful day, and he sighs as he realises he’s wasted an hour of his life in that damned meeting that he’ll never get back, an hour he could have been using to hit up the nearest beach
( ... )
Upon entering the room he makes his apologies and takes the only remaining empty seat- the one next to England. He usually sits in a different place, but it’s already been taken by Romano, and America doesn’t really want to get into an argument with him.
And then the meeting begins.
Japan says absolutely nothing, Sealand attempts sneaking in, Russia tries to hide from Belarus but Belarus finds him anyway, England engages in a brutal argument with France for no particular reason, China despairs of everyone and ultimately Germany takes control...
“Are you absolutely sure we didn’t have a meeting yesterday?” America whispers, and England looks at him like he’s gone mad.
“Of course I’m sure. Why would we hold the Conference two days in a row?”
America grimaces. “I’m certain I’ve already gone through all this. The same events, that is, at the same meeting.”
England nearly smiles, but composes himself before replying, “Well, ritualistic things do happen every time we all get together
( ... )
Perhaps he’s overreacting. Perhaps it’s just a one-time thing, an accidental glitch in the fabric of time, or something messed up like that. Hell, there’s a chance that he’s not the only nation to be experiencing it- maybe England is the solitary country that hasn’t noticed everyone’s having to relive yesterday all over again.
So America does the only thing he can think of that could possibly work- he goes to bed and shuts his eyes tightly, hoping that when he opens them again it’ll be Tuesday like it should have been in the first place
( ... )
For a while, America merely watches England thumbing through the tabloid- England bites his lip gently when he’s reading, wholly concerned about whatever article it is that’s seized his attention. America finds the action endearing.
And once again, the meeting begins.
Japan says absolutely nothing, Sealand attempts sneaking in, Russia tries to hide from Belarus but Belarus finds him anyway, England engages in a brutal argument with France for no particular reason, China despairs of everyone and ultimately Germany takes control.
America almost knows what everyone’s going to say off by heart. It feels like years before the hour draws to a close and the countries start to depart.
“What’s your opinion on déjà vu?” America asks without warning, as he walks out of the conference room side-by-side with England.
“I don’t have one,” England replies. “More important things to worry about. Like you, for example
( ... )
Re: FILL 5/?
anonymous
August 20 2011, 11:21:34 UTC
(a!a) I'm glad you like it! And Tony's fun to write.
As for the UK's economy, well, I'm English myself with a vested interest in every little move George Osborne makes. A portion of UK debt stems from the 'America catches a cold...' thing so it seems natural to me England would be snappy about it. Never did I say that England's economy was brilliant, just that it's holding up better than America.
Re: FILL 5/?
anonymous
August 20 2011, 19:16:49 UTC
I love Groundhog Day, and you're doing a wonderful job so far at making an USUK version of this. I'm enjoying the way you're characterizing America and England so far; you don't make America too stupid or mean towards England, and you don't make England into a completely humorless coodger. Keep up the good job!
Re: FILL 5/?
anonymous
August 21 2011, 12:44:25 UTC
(a!a) I, too, love Groundhog Day <3 though that's probably obvious... OTZ
I'm very glad you like the characterizations; it's always been a peeve of mine to read fics in which England and America are bent into complete caricatures, so I do try to avoid writing them that way. Though I suppose they're quite caricaturish to start with, but hey XD
Unestablished US/UK meaning the only way out of the time loop is by getting England to sleep with him.
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Japan says absolutely nothing, Sealand attempts sneaking in, Russia tries to hide from Belarus but Belarus finds him anyway, England engages in a brutal argument with France for no particular reason, China despairs of everyone and ultimately Germany takes control.
America’s not even sure why he bothers attending these meetings anymore because they’re the least productive things ever imagined, and it’s not like the others listen to him anyway. Eyes set to the ceiling and hands shoved decidedly into his pockets, he waits for his companions to stop talking, leaving the room swiftly once the conference has reached its conclusion.
And then he sits on the steps outside, appreciative of the gentle breeze and approving of the clear sky. It’s a good day, a wonderful day, and he sighs as he realises he’s wasted an hour of his life in that damned meeting that he’ll never get back, an hour he could have been using to hit up the nearest beach ( ... )
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And then the meeting begins.
Japan says absolutely nothing, Sealand attempts sneaking in, Russia tries to hide from Belarus but Belarus finds him anyway, England engages in a brutal argument with France for no particular reason, China despairs of everyone and ultimately Germany takes control...
“Are you absolutely sure we didn’t have a meeting yesterday?” America whispers, and England looks at him like he’s gone mad.
“Of course I’m sure. Why would we hold the Conference two days in a row?”
America grimaces. “I’m certain I’ve already gone through all this. The same events, that is, at the same meeting.”
England nearly smiles, but composes himself before replying, “Well, ritualistic things do happen every time we all get together ( ... )
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A!A this is a really excellent start, I simply cannot wait to see more!
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So America does the only thing he can think of that could possibly work- he goes to bed and shuts his eyes tightly, hoping that when he opens them again it’ll be Tuesday like it should have been in the first place ( ... )
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And once again, the meeting begins.
Japan says absolutely nothing, Sealand attempts sneaking in, Russia tries to hide from Belarus but Belarus finds him anyway, England engages in a brutal argument with France for no particular reason, China despairs of everyone and ultimately Germany takes control.
America almost knows what everyone’s going to say off by heart. It feels like years before the hour draws to a close and the countries start to depart.
“What’s your opinion on déjà vu?” America asks without warning, as he walks out of the conference room side-by-side with England.
“I don’t have one,” England replies. “More important things to worry about. Like you, for example ( ... )
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And Andy the Unicorn sound pretty B.A. Just saying.
Wonderful Anon, simply wonderful :D
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Tony's a delight, but every home needs an Andy.
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America, damn that must be annoying.
Tony you could at least try to help. Well at least he knows.
In reality, the British economy is actually sinking into a pit of despair, but it doesn't matter
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As for the UK's economy, well, I'm English myself with a vested interest in every little move George Osborne makes. A portion of UK debt stems from the 'America catches a cold...' thing so it seems natural to me England would be snappy about it. Never did I say that England's economy was brilliant, just that it's holding up better than America.
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though that's probably obvious... OTZ
I'm very glad you like the characterizations; it's always been a peeve of mine to read fics in which England and America are bent into complete caricatures, so I do try to avoid writing them that way. Though I suppose they're quite caricaturish to start with, but hey XD
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And America, you silly goose, why don't you ask England for help?! He's the resident expert when it comes to weird magicky things!
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